Agricultural Land (Classification and Grading)

HC Deb 20 October 1988 vol 138 c1009W

76. Mr. Chapman

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends to make a statement about agricultural land classification and grading, following the publication of his consultation document in February.

Mr. Ryder

We hope to publish the definitive guidelines and criteria before the end of this month.